Legal Victory: California Court Upholds Verdict Against Nipsey Hussle’s Killer
A California appeals court has upheld the conviction of Eric Holder Jr., the man found guilty of the 2019 murder of rapper Nipsey Hussle.
Holder was convicted of first-degree murder in 2022 for fatally shooting Hussle outside the rapper’s clothing store, The Marathon, in Los Angeles.
The court rejected Holder’s appeal, which argued that his mental state at the time of the killing should have led to a lesser charge, such as manslaughter.
Nipsey Hussle, born Ermias Asghedom, was widely admired not only for his music but also for his activism and efforts to uplift his community through various business and educational initiatives.
His death shocked fans and the Los Angeles community, sparking tributes from prominent figures in music, sports, and politics.
The court’s decision solidifies Holder’s conviction, ensuring that he serves his sentence for the killing that took such an influential figure from the hip-hop and South Los Angeles communities.